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State brews big plans for 'Kalimpong coffee'

Kolkata, July 24 -- Encouraged by the growing export potential of Kalimpong coffee and its appreciation abroad, the state Food Processing Industries and Horticulture (FPI&H) department has decided to ... Read More


Man held for rape after posing as ex-Army officer

Kolkata, July 24 -- A man was arrested on Wednesday night for allegedly raping a woman after promising to help secure her husband's release from jail. The woman's husband was arrested by a Central ag... Read More


SIR of Bihar voter list: Trinamool flags 'alarming discrepancies'

Kolkata, July 24 -- The Trinamool Congress (TMC) raised serious concerns over what it called 'alarming discrepancies' in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list in Bihar. The party, on... Read More


Mamata advocates more use of 'Bengali songs in Bengali TV serials'

KOLKATA, July 24 -- Even 45 years after his demise, Uttam Kumar, the 'Mahanayak' of Bengali cinema remains immortal in the minds of the Bengalis. From TRP charts to living room conversations, Uttam Ku... Read More


New OBC list: State seeks urgent hearing in SC over Cal HC stay

Kolkata, July 24 -- The State of West Bengal is learnt to have mentioned before the Supreme Court an appeal against the Calcutta High Court's order staying the implementation of a newly notified list ... Read More


KMC likely to issue digi certs to hawkers in Aug

Kolkata, July 24 -- The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) is likely to start distributing digital vending certificates for registered street hawkers in the city on August 16. Each certificate will ... Read More


WBCSSC recruitment exams on Aug 7, 14; timings announced

Kolkata, July 24 -- The West Bengal Central School Service Commission has notified the timing of its recruitment examination scheduled to be held on August 7 and 14. The examination on both days will... Read More


State mulls WhatsApp groups to curb betel leaf trade flaws

Kolkata, July 24 -- The state government has decided to create dedicated WhatsApp groups to enable farmers to register grievances and curb irregularities in the sale of betel leaves. The move comes a... Read More


State, corporates, UNICEF unite in landmark initiative for child dev

Kolkata, July 24 -- In a unique initiative, the West Bengal government, corporate partners and UNICEF have joined hands to promote child development and address the most pressing issues impacting chil... Read More


Mandarin oranges make a comeback in Buxa Hills after decades of decline

Alipurduar, July 24 -- After decades of decline, orange cultivation is set to make a vibrant return to the Buxa Hills. Darjeeling's renowned and flavourful mandarin oranges will once again be grown in... Read More